In Vulcan's smithy

drawing, paper, ink, indian-ink, chalk

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

baroque

pen sketch

pencil sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

ink

ink drawing experimentation

indian-ink

pen-ink sketch

chalk

14_17th-century

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"In Vulcan's smithy" is a drawing by the Italian Baroque artist Salvator Rosa. It depicts the Roman god Vulcan, the god of fire and metalworking, surrounded by his assistants, hammering away in his forge. The drawing is a study for a larger painting and captures the energy and chaos of Vulcan's workshop. Salvator Rosa was known for his landscapes and genre scenes and this drawing highlights his skill in depicting figures in dynamic poses. It's a powerful image of divine creation and the creative process. The drawing is currently housed in the Städel Museum, Frankfurt.